Over the past two seasons, the right-handed Hanrahan had 76 saves, fourth most in the National League, and a 2.24 ERA. Last season, he was 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA and 36 saves.

Holt spent most of last season at Double-A Altoona, then hit .292 in 24 games with the Pirates, all in September.

Melancon was 0-2 with a 6.20 ERA in 41 relief appearances in his only season with Boston. Pimentel spent the season at Double-A Portland. Sands and DeJesus were obtained in a trade that sent Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 25.

The Red Sox also announced the signing of free agent shortstop Stephen Drew, who agreed to a one-year contract early last week. That reported $9.5 million deal was contingent on the former Oakland Athletic and Arizona Diamondback passing a physical.

Photos: McCutchen models Pirates' new uniforms

Photos: McCutchen models Pirates' new uniforms

The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled a new alternate uniform that will be worn by the team during Sunday home games at PNC Park during the 2013 season.

All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen modeled the new duds -- a mustard gold cap and pullover-style jersey -- on Friday as the team gets ready for its annual PirateFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

The new uniform is an updated version of the one first worn by the team during its 1971 World Series season.

But unlike the jerseys worn by players in the ’70s, the updated version will feature their names on the back.

Andew McCutchen

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